Former Kalgoorlie Mining Associates property. Rectangular: 3 sides aluminium, face is aluminium metal rule calibrated in imperial measure. There are 3 rules of graduating sizes from the large outer rule to the smallest inner rule. They fold like a telescope in order to be carried around. When extended together reach 6 feet. Has red 6 painted on back of instrument. 6 foot capacity indicates it is an underground rather than terrestrial instrument. Has temperature correction table on one side and "BROOKADES" on canvas bag at side and base. Levelling staffs are used by surveyors to guide their sight level as surveying instruments sight on level line. Dictionary of British Scientific Instruments; "A staff, generally of telescopic construction, marked with divisions representing vertical heights used for surveying purposes."
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H1988.334 |
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| Accession Date: | 2 Aug 1989 |
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Material
| Aluminium/Metal | Canvas bag, wood, aluminium, leather
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Measurement
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